Technical Advisor, Supply Chain Management

The Technical Advisor for Supply Chain Management supports the Supply Chain team's operations under the direct supervision of the Principal Technical Advisor for Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PTA PSM), with a focus on strengthening the procurement, storage, inventory management, distribution, and monitoring of priority health commodities. The position will provide technical and operational support to ensure effective management and availability of HIV rapid test kits and other HIV/TB commodities, including coordination of in-country warehousing and distribution, stock monitoring across funding sources, and identification of supply chain gaps and risks.   The Technical Advisor will also support capacity strengthening of national, regional, and sub-regional stakeholders in inventory management, forecasting, and supply chain risk management, as well as contribute to strengthening storage and cold-chain capacity for priority commodities. In addition, the position will support emergency preparedness and resilient supply chain arrangements, including contingency and strategic reserve planning for HIV/TB and other priority commodities, to maintain continuity of essential health services during supply disruptions and other emergencies.   The Technical Advisor will work closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Center for Public Health (CPH) and its regional branches, regional Health Departments, the State Enterprise “Medical Procurement of Ukraine” (MPU), healthcare facilities, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders, providing technical assistance and coordination to strengthen sustainable and resilient supply chain systems in Ukraine.   Main j ob r esponsibilities : -   Support the procurement, in-country storage, and distribution of HIV rapid test kits to eligible non-governmental organizations and community-based service providers, ensuring timely delivery and continuity of HIV testing. - Support CPH-led coordination and monitoring of HIV rapid test kit stocks and distribution across different funding sources to strengthen visibility, planning, and allocation of available commodities. - Monitor commodity availability, identify supply chain gaps and risks, and provide recommendations to improve inventory management, distribution, and overall supply chain performance. - Provide technical assistance to national, regional, and sub-regional stakeholders on inventory management, forecasting, and supply chain risk management for HIV/TB medicines and supplies. - Support the development and delivery of capacity-building activities, including training materials and sessions for regional stakeholders on inventory management, forecasting, and risk management. - Provide technical support for the strengthening of storage and cold-chain capacity for priority health commodities at national, regional, and healthcare facility levels. - Support the planning, procurement, and deployment of essential storage and cold-chain equipment…